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Achievement Grouping with Mathematics Concept and Skills Games.
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Bright, George W.; And Others – Journal of Educational Research, 1980
In a study of seventh graders playing concept and skill games in mathematics, it was found that grouping students according to prior achievement did not make a major difference in their learning. (JD)
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Academic Achievement, Educational Games, Grade 7
Evaluating Students' Learning and Communication Processes: Handbook 4--Diagnostic Teaching Units: Science.
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Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. Student Evaluation Branch. – 1994
Presenting diagnostic teaching units for grade 7 science and Science 14, this handbook is intended to be used along with the companion handbook 1, "Evaluating Students' Learning and Communication Processes: Integrating Diagnostic Evaluation and Instruction." The student activities of the diagnostic teaching units in the handbook have…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Evaluation Methods, Grade 7, Junior High Schools
Evaluating Students' Learning and Communication Processes: Handbook 2--Diagnostic Teaching Unit: Language Arts.
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Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. Student Evaluation Branch. – 1993
Presenting a diagnostic teaching unit for grade 7 language arts, this handbook is intended to be used along with the companion handbook 1, "Evaluating Students' Learning and Communication Processes: Integrating Diagnostic Evaluation and Instruction." The student activities of the diagnostic teaching units in the handbook have been…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Communication Skills, Evaluation Methods, Grade 7
Can Comprehension Be Taught? A Quantitative Synthesis of "Metacognitive" Studies.
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Haller, Eileen P.; And Others – Educational Researcher, 1988
Meta-analysis was used to assess the effect of metacognitive instruction on reading comprehension. Twenty studies from the reading research literature were compiled and quantitatively synthesized. Results affirm the effectiveness of metacognitive strategies, especially for junior high school students. Textual inconsistency awareness,…
Descriptors: Grade 7, Grade 8, Junior High School Students, Junior High Schools
Research for Teaching.
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Watson, Jane – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1991
A survey study asked Australian experienced teachers during workshops to rate what they believed to be the most difficult aspects of mathematics in grades seven and eight. Problem solving, number sense, and rational numbers were rated as most difficult. The research question provided a catalyst for action in professional development programs. (MDH)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Educational Diagnosis, Grade 7, Grade 8
Attainment of Skill in Using Science Processes II: Grade and Task Effects.
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Berger, Carl F.; Pintrich, Paul R. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1986
Uses two studies to examine developmental and task effects in estimation problems. Results are discussed in terms of student and task characteristics and the implications of such variables on information processing model of learning. Implications for science teaching, learning problem diagnostics, and science curricula are also discussed. (TW)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Estimation (Mathematics), Feedback
Metacognition and Problem Solving.
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Fortunato, Irene; And Others – Arithmetic Teacher, 1991
Presents the results of a survey of 165 seventh grade students asked to respond yes, no, or maybe to 21 metacognitive statements about their cognitive activity on a mathematical word problem. Suggests how to use the responses as a basis for developing classroom activities. (MDH)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Grade 7